Childrens Residential Support Worker
Location: Rotherham
All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.
Salary: £25,500 £26,900 per annum
Additional Earnings: £3,000 £9,000 per year from sleep-ins
Hours: 08:0022:00, 39 hours per week (long day shifts plus sleep-ins)
Contract: Full-time, temporary with the opportunity to become permanent
Driving Licence: Full UK Driving Licence required
About the Role
We are recruiting full-time Childrens Residential Support Workers to join residential homes across the Rotherham area. You will be supporting children and young people with severe learning disabilities, autism, and complex needs within a safe, structured, and family-style environment.
This is a rewarding opportunity to make a real difference, helping young people feel secure, valued, and supported to live positive and fulfilling lives.
No Experience Needed
Previous experience isnt essential. Full training and support is provided, including:
* Full induction programme
* Funded qualifications
* Ongoing training, coaching, and development
This role is ideal if youre starting a career in care or looking for a change. There are genuine progression opportunities, with many managers having started as support workers.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide a safe, caring, and supportive home environment
* Support children and young people with daily routines and activities
* Act as a positive role model and build strong, trusting relationships
* Encourage independence, confidence, and life skills
* Take part in activities such as sports, gaming, days out, and hobbies
* Support with household tasks to maintain a clean and welcoming home
* Provide personal care where required
* Promote emotional wellbeing and positive behaviour
Requirements
* Full UK Driving Licence
* Caring, patient, and resilient approach
* Strong communication skills and a positive attitude
* Flexibility to work shifts, including sleep-ins
* Ability to build professional and supportive relationships with young people
* Makaton or BSL skills are desirable but not essential
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Benefits
* Clear career progression and development pathways
* Competitive salary with enhanced pay based on qualifications and experience
* Funded qualifications and accredited training
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
* Regular supervision, support, and team meetings
* Free meals during shifts
* Blue Light Card discounts on shopping, travel, and leisure
* Workplace pension scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme for wellbeing support
* Staff referral scheme (£500 bonus)
* 28 days annual leave including Bank Holidays
* Free enhanced DBS
* Internal communication app to stay connected